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House approves tighter standard in agricultural operation interference bill, stresses whistleblower protection
Summary
The House concurred with Senate amendments to third substitute House Bill 187, tightening the standard for prosecution in cases of recording an agricultural operation and stressing protection for honest whistleblowers; the bill passed the House and will return to the Senate (final tally 61–13; later adjusted to 62–13 after a leave vote).
Representative Mathis, sponsor of third substitute House Bill 187 (agricultural operation interference), told the House the adopted amendments tighten the statute so prosecution requires accessing an agricultural operation under false pretenses, applying for employment with the intent to record an image, and knowing the operation forbids recording…
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